Eurocopter AS355 vs Agusta AW109 Power
The Eurocopter AS355 (Twin Squirrel) and AgustaWestland AW109 are light twins of different character — the AS355 is the rugged, fixed-gear utility/EMS twin; the AW109 is the fast, sleek retractable-gear corporate twin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 13
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1982–2010
- For sale now
- 18
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2000–2009
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Eurocopter AS355 | Agusta AW109 Power |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 4 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Eurocopter AS355 | Agusta AW109 Power |
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| Price Range | $677,800 – $1,907,647 | $1,409,500 – $1,634,500 |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Twin Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 121 kts (224 km/h) | 154 kts (285 km/h) |
| Range | 380 nm (704 km) | 503 nm (932 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,600 lbs (2,540 kg) | 6,283 lbs (2,850 kg) |
| Engines | 2 x Turboshaft | 2 x Turboshaft |
Which Should You Buy: Eurocopter AS355 or Agusta AW109 Power?
Bottom line: Choose the AW109 for speed and refined corporate/EMS missions. Choose the AS355 for rugged utility versatility and lower acquisition cost — the workhorse light twin where outright speed isn't the priority.
Pick the AS355 if…
- Budget matters — from $677,800 vs $1,409,500, you save ~$731,700.
Pick the AW109 Power if…
- More seats — 8 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 154 kts vs 121 kts.
- Longer range — 503 nm vs 380 nm.
- More inventory — 18 listings vs 13.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.